Laura L. Rubenstein

RKW, LLC provides strategic legal counsel to businesses and organizations on all labor and employment matters throughout the region.

With decades of combined experience handling labor and employment issues for businesses of all sizes across a wide range of industries, the attorneys at RKW understand the challenges employers face in recruiting, training, and retaining quality employees—while also protecting their companies and supporting continued growth. The firm works closely with clients to develop and implement legally compliant workplace policies that foster strong, productive work environments.

RKW educates clients on a broad spectrum of employment matters, from drafting effective offer letters to understanding how new laws impact workplace policies and managing employee disputes. The firm’s proactive approach is designed to reduce liability and prevent legal claims. When litigation does arise, RKW provides a robust and strategic defense focused on efficient resolution, allowing clients to remain focused on running their businesses.

The firm’s employment attorneys are also frequently retained by corporations—including other law firms—to conduct independent investigations into sensitive allegations such as sexual harassment and discrimination based on sex, age, race, gender, disability, national origin, and other protected characteristics. Business owners and corporate executives rely on RKW, LLC for prompt, confidential guidance on complex employment matters. When clients engage the firm, RKW becomes a trusted extension of their leadership team.

RKW, LLC is a Maryland-based law firm founded by Laura Rubenstein, Diane Kotkin, Steve Kaufman, and Don Walsh—longtime colleagues who came together with a shared commitment to putting clients first. The firm combines big-firm sophistication with the personal attention and responsiveness of a boutique practice, delivering practical, strategic guidance tailored to each client’s unique goals and challenges.

Known for its problem-solving approach, RKW partners with a diverse client base that includes Fortune 500 companies, nonprofits, family-owned businesses, and entrepreneurs. The firm advises on a wide range of legal matters, including Admiralty, Business, Construction, Dispute Resolution, Family Law, Government Contracts, Healthcare, Labor & Employment, Real Estate and Trust & Estate matters. Across every engagement, RKW focuses on delivering efficient, cost-effective solutions while maintaining clear, timely communication.

RKW’s reputation is built on long-standing client relationships grounded in trust, integrity, and results. Its attorneys bring deep legal knowledge along with a strong understanding of each client’s operations, priorities, and long-term objectives.